Retrospective Issue 2020

Whether you’re looking to reminisce on 2020’s bright spots or learn about our hopes for change in the year to come, this special issue has you covered.

This December marks the 10th month of quarantine, and the isolated people of the world have not disappointed when it comes to entertainment.

From life before quarantine to the tumultuous election, these poems provide a glimpse of the extraordinary events we’ve experienced throughout this past year.

In the chaos that was the constantly changing Pac-12 guidelines for when to resume play, there were a few glimmers of hope — including one especially bright glimmer.

While mental health issues are frequently stigmatized as a symptom of weakness rather than genuine illness, leading professionals and student advocates assert that the emotional toll of 2020 has posed a legitimate threat to our well-being.

Young, old, tall, short, here, there, friends, family and strangers — we have experienced this year collectively, together, feet planted on the same planet.